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Ina Louise (Robinson) Patterson
Oct 10, 2019
Ina Louise (Robinson) Patterson, 93, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019. Born at home in the "Shorey" area of N. Topeka, Kansas on January 19, 1926. She was the daughter of Isaac Robinson and Jessie (Melton) Robinson.Ina graduated from Seaman High School in the class of '43. She worked several employments in Topeka before marrying her high school sweetheart, Harold...
Leslie Dehart Lange
Oct 9, 2019
Leslie DeHart Lange, 51, Meriden, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019.She was born November 5, 1967, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Linda Hendrix. She was a member of Abate Chapter 4 in Topeka.Leslie married Timothy J. Lange on July 9, 1994 in Topeka, Kansas. Other survivors include her mother, Linda, Topeka; three children, Kerri (Bryan) Watts, Topeka; Amber Lange,...
Wanda S. Jackson
Oct 7, 2019
Sue Jackson, 66, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019.She was born August 20, 1953, in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Russell and Vergie (Hayes) Peerman. She graduated from Reitz High School in 1971 and worked as a medical biller for Dr. Jack Peterson in Topeka. Sue was a member of Grace Baptist Church.On December 16, 1989, she married...
Robert W. Kelly
Oct 2, 2019
Robert W. Kelly passed away on October 2, 2019 at Stormont Vail Hospital, following a brief illness, at the age of 69.Robert was born September 28, 1950 in Topeka, KS. He was the third of five children of Richard and Margaret Kelly (Mitchell). He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Kelly. Robert graduated from Seaman High School...
Robert W. Viergever
Oct 2, 2019
Robert W. "Bob" Viergever, 90, Willard, KS, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his home.He was born August 1, 1929 in Willard, Kansas to Joe Honas and Gladis (Brooks) Viergever. He graduated from Rossville High School, the class of 1947. Bob joined the Marines on September 15, 1950 and was sent to Korea where he was severely wounded on...
Cynthia Sue (Taylor) Calderwood
Sep 30, 2019
Cynthia Taylor Calderwood, 59, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019, surrounded by her family.She was born September 11, 1960, in Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of Orville "Bud" and Doris (Packett) Taylor. She graduated from Topeka High School the class of 1978.She was employed by Mainline Printing as an account receivable clerk for 22 years. Cynthia practiced the Christian...
David Mark Hitchcock
Sep 27, 2019
Rev. David M. Hitchcock, 69, Silver Lake, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019. After retiring from the Air Force, David served as pastor at various churches in Illinois and Kansas.He survived by his wife Barbara; children Joann (Loren) Melton, Las Vegas, NV and Jason (Lisa) Hitchcock, Kansas City, MO; grandchildren Shane Melton and Jennifer (Eric) Heather and brother, Daniel Hitchcock,...
Lucille L. Falley
Sep 23, 2019
Lucille L. Falley, 91, of Pontiac, IL; formerly of Topeka, passed away at 7:03pm, Monday, September 23, 2019 at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac, IL.Mrs. Falley was born July 28, 1928 in Topeka, KS; the daughter of Henry T. and Elsie L. (Howell) Hylt. She married Melvin D. Falley on October 30, 1948 in Topeka. Mel passed away December 23, 2004. Her...
William Richard Eaken
Sep 21, 2019
William Richard Eaken died September 21, 2019 at his home. He was born February 18, 1951 in Hugoton, KS, the son of Lee Frederick and Mildred Josephine (Sommer) Eaken. Except for a brief period while living in Huntington Beach, CA, he attended Topeka area schools. He graduated from Seaman High School and received a BS degree in Business Management from...
Karen Sue Bowman
Sep 19, 2019
Karen Sue (Andrews) Bowman, 78, passed away on September 19, 2019 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, on July 8, 1941, the daughter of Eugene Madison Andrews and Loretta Irene Andrews; they precede her in death. She graduated from Topeka High and from the Kansas State Board of Cosmetology. She worked for Grainger Inc. and retired...
Martha L. Martin
Sep 18, 2019
Martha L. (Crump) Martin, 92, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019.She was born June 8, 1927, in Reger, Missouri, the daughter of Ottie and Beulah (Vaughn) Crump.Martha was employed by Washburn University in the maintenance department, covering Benton Hall, White Hall and the girls' gymnasium. She retired in 1994 after 28 years.On May 27, 1952, she married Max Earl...
Paul A. Mcalister
Sep 16, 2019
Paul A. "Mac" McAlister, 92, Topeka, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019.He was born January 11, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Arthur and Maude (Armer) McAlister. He served in the Navy during World War II. Mac graduated from Washburn University and its School of Law.Paul was employed by Aetna Insurance Co. and Allstate Insurance Co., retiring after 35...
Beverly Wright
Sep 15, 2019
Beverly (Spreer) Wright, 71, Perry, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019.She was born August 7, 1948, in Greenleaf, Kansas, the daughter of Alfred and Alice (Rahe) Spreer. She graduated from Perry Rural High School in 1966.Beverly was a homemaker who stayed home to take care of her children while they were young. She also took care of several of the...
Martha A. Gibbs
Sep 13, 2019
Martha A. Gibbs, 73, Hoyt, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019.She was born July 29, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Lloyd and Doris (Harrower) Coffman. Martha was an office assistant with the Department of Revenue retiring after 26 years. She was a member of Hoyt United Methodist Church.Martha married Billy J. Gibbs on February 21, 1963 in Topeka....
Ronald William Currence
Sep 11, 2019
Ronald William Currence, 60, of Topeka, Kansas passed away September 11, 2019.Ron was born March 21, 1959, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of William Walter and Mildred Shy Currence. He graduated from Seaman High School. Previous work includes Ron's Repair, Flexel, and Martinek & Flynn. Ron had many hobbies including working outdoors, repairing vehicles, target practicing and woodworking. He loved...
Byron George Bowser
Sep 8, 2019
Byron George Bowser, 57, passed away September 8, 2019. Byron graduated from Seaman High School. He worked at Topeka Metal Specialties and Ed Bozarth as a Certified Mechanic. Byron enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, car races, riding his motorcycle and listening to music. He also loved spending time with his dog, Sydney - the two were inseparable. Byron is survived by...
Beverly J. Neiberger
Sep 8, 2019
Beverly J. Neiberger, 84, Lenexa, formerly of Meriden and Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019.She was born July 5, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Merl G. "Dick" and Helen (Lewis) Bradley. She graduated from Meriden High School in 1953. Beverly was employed with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Topeka, Jefferson West High School in Meriden, Orthopedic Associates...
Alice Irene Mawdsley
Sep 2, 2019
Alice Irene (Patton) Mawdsley, 102, passed away September 2, 2019 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born July 29, 1917 on a farm near Robinson, KS in Brown County to Clarence and Bertha (Glenn) Patton. Alice was united in marriage on April 9, 1939 in Muscotah, KS to John Henry Mawdsley. Together Alice and John owned Sullivan Cleaners for over 30...
Dale T. Kelley
Sep 1, 2019
Dale T. Kelley, 102, of Topeka, KS, died September 1, 2019, at a nursing home in Pittsburg, KS. Dale was born July 23, 1917, to Benjamin H. Kelley and Mary Elizabeth (Spellman) Kelley in Gypsum, KS. He graduated from Monument, KS, High School in 1935. He served in the Army 251st Station Hospital Group in the South Pacific in World...
James Eugene Flowers
Aug 26, 2019
James Eugene Flowers, 72, passed away in Topeka on August 26, 2019 at St. Francis hospital. James was born on October 3, 1946 in Topeka, the son of Harvey and Mary (Creek) Flowers. He graduated from Topeka High. Following high school he attended Washburn Vocational School where he received his degree in welding. In 2011 he retired from Goodyear Tire...
